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2024-25 National Budget to focus on recovery and cushioning the economy from the effects of recent policy changes Government has implemented

January 8, 2024

* As Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda dates stakeholders for the Pre-budget consultation meeting * Stakeholders’ views, inputs and suggestions are critical to support Government in its aspiration to build and grow the economy By Duncan Mlanjira The 2024-25 national budget will be formulated with optimism and will focus on recovery and cushioning the economy from the effects of recent policy changes Government has implemented. This has been assured by Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs on Monday…

Industrial Relations Court chides AG’s office for failing thrice to attend court proceedings

January 7, 2024

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Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda * For the laissez faire attitude when executing their work at the expense of tax payers resources * Court services and orders must always be respected by the State * I would urge officers responsible in the office of the Attorney General to ensure that this tendency is checked and put to rest * Orders Government to pay Brian Banda over K103 million as compensation for unfair dismissal By Duncan Mlanjira In the matter…

Nyasa Big Bullets complete historic quadruple

January 7, 2024

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* After bagging the Super League, FDH Bank Cup and the inaugural Castel Challenge Cup * Lanjesi Nkhoma named as Man of the Match and is also the Airtel Top 8’ Top Goalscorer Maravi Express Nyasa Bullets have completed a historic quadruple by sweeping all silverware, the last one being the Airtel Top 8 following their 2-1 victory on Saturday over Mafco at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The People’s Team have added one more silverware on their shelf after bagging…

Mohamed Salah desperate to end Egypt’s 13-year AFCON title drought

January 7, 2024

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* It’s something I cannot take for granted. I am just happy to be there, happy to play in the tournament * However, coach Vitoria urges caution over the Pharaohs chances in their Group B of Ghana, Cape Verde and Mozambique Maravi Express Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah has outlined his burning desire to lead the Pharaohs to CAF Africa Cup of Nations glory after recent near misses of losing in two final matches. “It’s a great feeling every time…

COSAFA representatives Angola eye new AFCON challenge

January 6, 2024

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* Open their campaign in Group D on January 15 against two time champions, Algeria before taking on Mauritania on January 20 and Burkina Faso on January 23 * Other COSAFA representatives are Cape Verde, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania Maravi Express Angola, who have only reached knockout stages of quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (2008 and 2010) and missing out on the last edition in Cameroon, want to return to the continent’s holy grail with a…

Jeffrey, Nankhumwa, Chazama once more lose court case against DPP

January 6, 2024

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* The summons for interlocutory declaratory orders of injunction was unprocedural * For being improperly brought before Supreme Court Court as well as the High Court itself By Duncan Mlanjira The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal that Grezelder Jeffrey, Kondwani Nankhumwa and Cecilia Chazama applied after the High Court rejected three politicians’ application that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president, Peter Mutharika violated their political rights when he assigned them to different positions from those they…

FAM’s competitions & communications director Gomezgani Zakazaka appointed as assistant general coordinator for 2023 AFCON

January 5, 2024

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* Zakazaka was also general coordinator at the CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers 2023 that was hosted by Zimbabwe last month * He will be the sole Malawian who will be actively involved in the behind the scenes operations after the Flames failed to qualify Maravi Express Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Football Association of Malawi (FAM) competitions & communications director, Gomezgani Zakazaka as assistant general coordinator at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire…

Expect a strong 2023 AFCON—Algeria legend Rabah Madjer

January 5, 2024

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* I am highly confident about the quality of the competition because the strongest teams in the continent are all present * And by default this makes it a tough competition given the diverse pool of formidable contenders Maravi Express Algerian legend Rabah Madjer acknowledged the difficulty in predicting the favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 that kicks off on January 13, saying it is going to host the continent’s formidable teams and making it…

Temwa Chawinga heads to US to play for Kansas City Current

January 5, 2024

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* “She is a dynamic player who has shown she can find the goal at every stop along her path * “She will be fun to watch”—the team’s head coach Vlatko Andonovski By Duncan Mlanjira Temwa Chawinga has signed a two-year contract with Kansas City Current and is expected to join the team for preseason camp this month, according to the club’s website. “Temwa is an exciting player and we’re very happy she has chosen to come to Kansas…

2KB Enterprise launches K24m football league in Blantyre

January 3, 2024

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* Introduced to foster football development in the constituency and the nation at large * The league set to assist in unearthing talent and expose youths to renowned clubs By Victor Singano Jnr Blantyre-based businessman, Khumbo Billy Banda, who owns 2KB Enterprise, has kicked off the New Year in Blantyre North by launching a three-year football league, investing K24 million with annual sponsorship of K8 million. Billy Banda, who is also 2KB Enterprise’s managing director, said the league has…